Perianesthesia Quality and Patient Safety Council
The Perianesthesia Quality and Patient Safety Council is focused on helping staff deliver safe, effective, and high quality care to patients undergoing surgery. Members range from Pre-Op nurses, CNAs, and PACU nurses. The Associate Nurse Manager serves as the liaison. Utilizing a shared governance model, we discuss issues in the perioperative arena, barriers to success, and methods of improvement. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every month. Members also perform audits on Unit Critical Success Factors, including:
In February of 2014, I became chairperson of the Perianesthesia Quality and Patient Safety Council. As the chair, I collaborate with management, council members, and staff to create the agenda by identifying areas for improvement/education. Each month, I run the meetings and seek to involve every member. I keep the group focused and manage the time in order to address necessary topics.
Over the past year, the council implemented multiple safety and quality improvement initiatives.
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- Hand Hygiene
- Patient Scanning
- Medication Scanning
- Critical Lab Documentation
- Medication Labeling
- Lab Specimen Labeling
In February of 2014, I became chairperson of the Perianesthesia Quality and Patient Safety Council. As the chair, I collaborate with management, council members, and staff to create the agenda by identifying areas for improvement/education. Each month, I run the meetings and seek to involve every member. I keep the group focused and manage the time in order to address necessary topics.
Over the past year, the council implemented multiple safety and quality improvement initiatives.
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Updated Council Charter February 2014
I updated charter after assuming council chair
I updated charter after assuming council chair
Example of agenda
I prepare monthly agendas and email to members
I prepare monthly agendas and email to members
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Record 2013-2014
Leadership Emails
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